In a change from years past, the Ecology Action Center in McLean County is not asking for household hazardous waste collection donations this year.

However, the organization is holding a waste collection day on Oct. 9, with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency covering most of the costs. EAC Executive Director Michael Brown said anyone from across the state could make an appointment to donate.

The collection event will be held at the Interstate Center in Bloomington from 8:00 a.m. until 3 p.m. The collection is free to the public; however, the center is encouraging those who are participating in scheduling an appointment by noon on Oct. 8.

A full list of acceptable materials can be found at HHWMclean.org.